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Welcome to the African Budget Safaris blog! Get the best budget travel tips, safari deals, news, and insights from local Africa travel experts.

Overlanding Through Namibia
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Surviving a Long Haul Overlanding Trip in

It’s no secret that taking on Africa in the form of an Overland Safari is a once-in-a-lifetime…

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Plan an African safari on a budget
Find out how to plan an African Safari on a budget in this step-by-step guide. Seasoned travel expert Ingrid walks you through 8 essential safari planning steps to help you get the most out of your affordable African safari adventure. 

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Masai mara wildebeest cheetah
Discover more about the famous Masai Mara migration animals, as well as the array of other African wildlife you can see year-round in this incredible Kenya safari destination...

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Mudbath rhino
With a US$ 10 million price tag, rescuing 2000 captive-bred white rhinos was a big ask. This is the story of an ambitious businessman, rhino conservation, and an exceptional outcome.

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Serengeti Cheetah
Visiting Tanzania for the Serengeti migration is the bucket-list item of a lifetime. The animals in the Serengeti are a huge part of this experience, but there is more to it than just mega herds of wildebeest and zebra. This post looks at the Serengeti animals and what you can expect to see when on a Serengeti migration safari.
 

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Traditional San people
Karen Corby (link)
African culture, with its unique tribes and traditions, is intriguing and diverse. Visiting these fascinating African tribes to experience their tribal customs is a sure way to make your African safari unforgettable! Here are nine African tribes (and cultural tours to visit them) that will inspire you when planning your African safari.

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Great migration Mara River crossing
Richard Toller (link)
Find out where the biggest animal migrations in Africa take place and when to go on safari to witness these wildlife spectacles. From the Great Wildebeest Migration in Kenya and Tanzania to the zebra migration in Botswana and the bat migration in Zambia, here are the greatest wildlife migrations in Africa.

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Wildebeest - ugly animals in Africa
Sutirta Budiman (link)
African safaris are about way more than spotting the Big 5 animals. In this blog post, we talk about the shy animals, ugly animals and small animals in Africa. Yip, it's time to uncover the Little 5, Shy 5, and Ugly 5 African animals.

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Best African overland tours
Here are 8 of our favourite Africa overland tour routes that offer unique blends of African wildlife encounters, cultural richness and, of course, some of this continent’s most breathtaking scenery! The options are as diverse as they are enticing when it comes to African Overland Tours, as you'll see...

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African tour company
Our team of African Travel Experts know a thing or two about planning an affordable African safari, and with a bit of strategic planning and smart budgeting, you can experience the magic of an African safari without breaking the bank. Here’s how to plan an African safari on a budget…

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Okavango Delta, African lion safari
The lion is the undisputed king (or queen) of the African safari. One of the legendary Big 5 safari animals, there is more to these majestic predators than you might think. African Budget Safaris takes a look at the African lion safari and these fierce and fascinating African big cats.

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Okavango delta zebra foal
Don't miss out on the Botswana zebra migration this year, book your affordable Botswana safari for February or early March, now. Come see the spectacular sight of tens of thousands of zebras on the move between Moremi Game Reserve, Makgadikgadi Pans, Chobe National Park and Nxai Pans - the longest mammal migration in Africa!

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Leopard vs Cheetah: differences
Can you tell the difference between cheetah and leopard? It can be tricky if you're new to African safaris and big cat spotting. The good news is that a few tell-tale signs will take your big cat identification to the next level.

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Eland Bulls Fighting, Mana Pools - Zimbabwe
Get to know Eland and Gemsbok antelopes. Compare two of the biggest African antelope species, from horn to hoof, and find out what these herbivores look like, where they live, and where to see them in Africa.

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South Africa vacation, Knysna
Here's our pick of the top 5 affordable winter vacations in Africa. From safari adventures with unique wildlife experiences to pristine beaches and amazing water activities, we'll show you where to go in Africa to escape the cold northern hemisphere winter.

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Volunteer Africa
The web is laden with lists of what to do on African safaris. Here's a concise list of things to consider NOT doing to stay on the ethical side of tourism in Africa. 

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Etosha elephant Namibia safari
Planning your African safari is an adventure in itself with our handy safari planner. Exploring your options, casting your net wide, and deciding on your safari itinerary is all about seeing what is available and gathering the best information. In this blog post, African Budget Safaris looks at the top Big 5 African safari destinations, to help you plan for the year ahead.

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Boulders Cape Town pengins
Some locals call the Southern Cape Peninsula of Cape Town, the deep south. Call it what you will, this enviable stretch of South Africa's coastline struts an impressive lineup of hotspots on the must-see, must-do, must-visit lists of travellers and locals alike. Here are 5 of the best destinations to visit.

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Best Time to Visit Mozambique
Most travellers visit Mozambique over the December holidays, but it's worth getting there midyear when it's cooler and drier. Find out when the best time to visit Mozambique is in this quick and easy guide by local wanderer, Derek Davey.

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Masai Mara safari in a budget
If you’re itching to see one of the world’s best safari parks without breaking the bank, you’re in the right place - read on for my expert money-saving tips on how to do a Masai Mara Safari on a budget! 

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Friendly Malawi people at market
From roadside vendors playing music in their spare time to playing live in front of 10,000 people at the WOMAD festival in the UK, the Malawi Mouse Boys, embedded in Malawi's rich, musical culture, have traversed the globe. This blog takes a closer look at mbewa in Malawi culture, and how the Mouse Boys got to the international stage.

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